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I'm as disappointed about Hammond leaving as anyone else, but it's not the end of the world and some of these responses are a little over the top. Players decommitting isn't really even anything new. When Jared Terrell asked out of his LOI from Oklahoma State and came to URI instead I don't recall a...

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Sucks to lose Hammond obviously, I was really looking forward to watching him play here. I feel better knowing we already added a solid guard today to though. The rational part of my brain agrees with you... but fuck, Hammond looked like the real deal. Oh yeah, no doubt about it. I'm trying to find...

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Sucks to lose Hammond obviously, I was really looking forward to watching him play here. I feel better knowing we already added a solid guard today to though.

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Backroads wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
adam914 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
CamsRams wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
Nice!! Finally some good news!
I’ll believe it when RV tweets about it

I'm sure he'll claim he is breaking the news soon.

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CamsRams wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Nice!! Finally some good news!

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Sorry to say, but a URI fan funded collective is not going to keep up. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/indiana-hoosiers-land-top-transfer-portal-center-for-stunning-nil-price/ar-BB1lJLr6?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=6faccb11760d48e683cf41038628e7f5&ei=19 Couple things to note here. We we...

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Looking forward to seeing who the replacement is!

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Bottom line, in my opinion, is we have zero D1 point guards on the roster right now so I think we need two (I don't consider Kortright a true PG even if he does come back). How we end up getting there is anyone's guess!

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Because he sees his playing greatly reduced? For 2 years? We've got plenty of minutes available for 2 point guards. The starter plays about 30? Back up gets 10? Maybe. Or maybe 25 and 15. Or maybe 20 and 20. Or maybe Lawrence can play off the ball sometimes. Or they both come in and compete in prac...

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Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 weeks ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago So, if we get Lawrence, how long before Hammond decommits?
Lol why would he?
Because he sees his playing greatly reduced? For 2 years?

We've got plenty of minutes available for 2 point guards.

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This is why we were hesitant about putting it on here. Vault tweeted out the info as his own. That dudes sources are jokes. He takes guesses, sometimes educated, and hopes they’re right. Tre Mitchell being one of them. Remember how he knew that KJ was going to be officially announced last week? He ...

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I think we're reading way too much in to twitter followers. It can be a good indication of guys we might be recruiting but I wouldn't read much more in to it then that. When it comes to transfers, I would guess that Archie is the lead recruit in most cases, especially for the top targets.

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McRam wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Isn’t Cunningham the least experienced assistant coach on our staff and is somehow our lead recruiter? If this is the case, what does it say about Archie?

I don't see any reason to believe Cunningham is our lead recruiter.

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Well, it doesn't appear that we have a new coach during this critical time involving the portal. Instead, we're paying a guy to recruit elite players to another school. If it's true that Kenny has been recruiting for Georgetown for a month, as Joe says, we've been short handed in probably the most ...

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As I've said before happens all the time. No one complained that Sutton was here for weeks while getting paid by Pitt. Exactly. And is everyone going to demand that we pay whatever school our new coach comes from to? Well, it doesn't appear that we have a new coach during this critical time involvi...

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True, he makes almost $5,000 a week for a job he has blatantly abandoned. Please reimburse us to our NIL fund…we really need it. If he is really working for Cooley and we are still paying him, shame on us. Working for someone else while on our payroll, is terms for immediate termination. Duh! As I'...

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If we can get a big man in here that can defend and rebound that's good enough for me. I don't think we need to have a big guy that is counted on to score much with our current roster.

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Maybe I'm wrong on this, but the lack of announcement doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me. Everyone who needs to know already knows. If Kenny is really gone then we likely already have a replacement lined up to, so I'm not too worried about it. Adam, that thought of yours came to me earlier,...

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Maybe I'm wrong on this, but the lack of announcement doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me. Everyone who needs to know already knows. If Kenny is really gone then we likely already have a replacement lined up to, so I'm not too worried about it.

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Yeah agreed, can't blame anyone for moving on if given the opportunity to trade up and provide more for their family, whether that be coaches or players. That's just the way life works and most people would do the same thing if in the same position.

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As far as I can tell it looks like with a one time contribution you can select where it goes, but with a monthly donation it does not have that option. Maybe that would be a good question to get some clarification on. Like if we want it to go only to MBB is it better for us to make a one time yearly...

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You guys realize this is just like an administrative thing right? If he wants to transfer and go somewhere else he has to enter his name in the portal.

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We need more people to start leaking what kind of money coaches representatives are asking other schools for while they are still under contract at their current school.

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And assistants are absolutely still dealing with portal and NIL shit.

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Probably get paid more as an assistant at Syracuse to I would imagine.

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Lets get an A10-Big East challenge going! (yeah I know it'll never happen)

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section(105) wrote: ↑1 month ago
adam914 wrote: ↑1 month ago I know it's tough to believe because we exist in a constant state of doom on here, but it's also possible for it to get better!
May I offer that Rhody Rehab remains open.

Haha yes! It's very important work being done over there at Rhody Rehab!

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I know it's tough to believe because we exist in a constant state of doom on here, but it's also possible for it to get better!

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It'll be interesting to see what direction Archie goes with this hire. I assume he has known Kenny will be leaving for a while now and has already begun the process if not even decided on the replacement already. Hopefully it's someone who can bring some players with them!

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Who knows how accurate those numbers are, but it is interesting to see it broken down like that. Some pretty big ranges in those tiers to. One thing that does stand out to me is how those tiers look very much like the recruiting tiers that have always been in place. So while NIL has obviously change...

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I think yesterday will be UConn’s toughest game. Beyond the Clingan of it all they are too good for 1 guy to beat them and 1 thru 4 UConn on paper has a big advantage. Guys like Loyer and Smith are gonna struggle with UConn’s length and athleticism I think. Making entry passes to Edey is going to b...

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Alabama played really well. They had great energy, shot well from 3 and the free throw line, didn't turn the ball over much, had some highlight reel plays, Sears was great...and all that got them was a 14 point loss. This UConn team is unreal!

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I don’t think they’re talking about KJ. Otherwise why would they wait to announce it? It’s probably a coach of a FF team. That said, again, Hammond and his coaches have talked about Archie Miller as a main reason for coming to URI. Also, with how overbearing and involved Georgetown boosters are - d...

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I am very reluctantly considering donating, but one thing (many actually do) keeps bothering me about this. Let’s use our new freshman PG as an example, say he ends up starting next year and is as good as we hope, maybe even better…A10 rookie of the year, will we realistically have the $500,000 plu...

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I think that's what I love most about his game. He doesn't need to score to have a big impact on the court.

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PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 month ago
adam914 wrote: ↑1 month ago This Darren Harris dude is one hell of a shooter! Seems like he just drains everything.
Yeaaaaah he's ridiculous

Looking rather one and done out there

Good for Duke ya know? They sure could use some more talent.....

Haha yeah, its about time they catch a break!

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This Darren Harris dude is one hell of a shooter! Seems like he just drains everything.

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Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 month ago Terrific NIT final. Seton Hall goes on a 9-0 run at the end of the game to win in the final seconds 79-77.

That was a great ending. I really thought that Indiana State shot was about to go in at the end. Tough last possession for them, never got a real good look.

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Musselman to USC sounds like a done deal. That'll be an interesting spot for him. Curious to see how it turns out.

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20 points and 13 assists. Yeah that'll work!

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Blue Man wrote: ↑1 month ago Am I the only one checking in on Hammond? This kid is the real fucking deal.

Yeah I am to. He's so damn good. Prototypical point guard, does a little bit of everything and constant energy out there.

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Yeah I'm watching Hammond right now as well. The dude is so good.

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Speaking of cars, when I was in school, there was a Cadillac driving around campus with Connecticut plates and the plate said 'SLY'. The gap between the big schools and the small schools were much smaller back then than they are now. I don't want to out anyone publicly here, but I have a couple goo...

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All of them? And if yes, how much? Maybe not all, but a hell of a lot of them were. Hard to say exactly how much because it was all so hidden. The players parents suddenly get a new job that they never have to actually show up for working for that one booster, new cars show up in the driveway, new ...

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No, unless URI could compensate them for it relative to other teams. No way. P5 teams were already paying players when EC and Terrell came here. So this argument doesn't really fit. All of them? And if yes, how much? Maybe not all, but a hell of a lot of them were. Hard to say exactly how much beca...

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RI_Bred wrote: ↑1 month ago
rambone 78 wrote: ↑1 month ago Does anyone think these kids today would say or do the same in this environment?
No, unless URI could compensate them for it relative to other teams. No way.

P5 teams were already paying players when EC and Terrell came here. So this argument doesn't really fit.

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Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago Ok, would EC Matthews and Jared Terrell have come here under the current landscape?

I think so, if Hurley was the coach recruiting them still. P5's had every recruiting advantage over us at that time to and he still convinced them to come here.

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